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Geopolitics & Global Markets > Renewed US-Iran strikes have shattered a fragile ceasefire, sending oil prices up and rattling global markets, while NATO allies commit to long-term aid for Ukraine. :::stats +51% | US chemical accidents since 2021 +20% | US chemical accident deaths/injuries ::: US and Iran exchanged fresh strikes, with Iran's parliamentary speaker accusing the US of breaching their ...
Read the full briefCanoeist David Hearn plead not guilty in D.C. Superior Court Thursday to a charge of destruction of property causing more than $1,000 in damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Also, tech I.P.O.s are causing a housing frenzy in the Bay Area. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
Nigel Farage’s resignation as MP means comedian might have to consider representing constituency if he wins Count Binface had been looking forward to a relaxing journey back to his home planet of Sigma IX when Nigel Farage dropped a political bombshell on Tuesday. Instead, Britain’s hottest new political property said he was left with no choice but to perform a swift intergalactic handbrake turn when news broke that Farage had resigned as MP for Clacton, triggering the possibility of a byelectio
Crews Work Overnight on Midtown Building That Was Feared at Risk of Partial Collapse: Live Updates The New York Times Midtown Manhattan High-Rise Stable After Columns Buckled, Officials Say U.S. News & World Report New York hopes converted offices can ease a housing crisis. A structural emergency at a high-rise tower shows the challenges CNN What We Know About Efforts to Stabilize the Former Pfizer Building in Manhattan WSJ 4 NYC buildings still under evacuation orders as crews work to prop
Despite promises of successive governments, gap between richest and poorest areas consistent since 1997 Britain’s deep regional income divide has barely changed in 30 years despite the promises of successive governments to narrow the gap, according to a report showing the challenge for Andy Burnham. As the prime minister-in-waiting prepares for government, the Resolution Foundation said almost no progress had been made since 1997 to tackle stark divisions in household income, before housing cost
The average dwelling price in Australia has risen to more than 17 years of a typical household’s disposable income Want to get more charts in your inbox every fortnight? Sign up for The Crunch here House prices dropped across several Australian capital cities in recent months, with major banks predicting falls of 2-3% by the end of the year. But after a decade of accelerating house prices, this wouldn’t make a significant dent in housing affordability. Continue reading...
Police appeal for information from the public and confirm primary suspect is thought to have fled the country A murder investigation has been launched after a mother and her two children were found dead at a property near Bedford. Bedfordshire police said it believes the suspect, who was known to the victims, has fled the country. Continue reading...
A mother and her two children are found dead in a property, police say.
Far more real estate agents now report seeing a balanced market, CNBC Housing Market Survey finds CNBC The Triangle real estate market has found its balance The Business Journals Is It Still a Seller’s Market? Here’s What the Data Says. Community Advocate Monthly market update: What today’s housing market means for buyers and sellers Miami Valley Today
Blasts did not interrupt French president’s visit but are setback for Syrian leaders’ attempt to project stability Explosions rocked Damascus near the hotel where French president, Emmanuel Macron, was staying on Tuesday, wounding at least 18 people, Syrian authorities said. Macron was in the presidential palace for a meeting with the Syrian president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, when two improvised explosive devices detonated near the Four Seasons hotel where Macron was reported to be staying. Continue r
Typical property cost £299,330 in June, 0.2% more than the month before, says Lloyds Business live – latest updates House prices across the UK have risen for the first time since before the onset of the Iran war, leaving property values narrowly below those seen at the start of the year, according to a survey. The typical property cost £299,330 in June, a 0.2% increase on the month before. This comes after a monthly drop of 0.2% in May, according to the latest Lloyds house price index, previou
Exclusive: Economists warn Labor’s removal of caps could be pushing up prices as support flows to people in better financial positions Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Most Australian first home buyers are using the government’s 5% deposit scheme, with one in three new participants earning more than the scheme’s previous cap for high income earners. The influx of high income earners into the first home guarantee program, economists warn, has pushed up property prices
Exclusive: National Housing Federation says ending quotas for developers could cost 32,000 homes over 10 years Half of all affordable housing supply in rural England could be under threat under plans being considered by ministers to relax regulations for private housing developers, according to analysis. The government has proposed ending affordable housing quotas – known as section 106 agreements – for new developments of between 10 and 49 houses in an effort to jumpstart sluggish housebuilding
Half of county’s planning infringement notices target caravans in fields, fuelling eviction fears for vulnerable people People living in caravans and horseboxes on farms in Cornwall because they can’t afford or find a house to rent are facing homelessness after a crackdown by the council. Cornwall council recently announced that it was one of the top five authorities in England for enforcing infringements of planning regulations. Half of those notices, it said, were served on caravans in agricul
Only 330 car club vehicles available for rent after big provider left British market, data reveals The number of car club vehicles in London has fallen by a “catastrophic” 89% since Zipcar ended its service in late 2025, with former users being pushed to consider buying or leasing. Car clubs allow drivers to use vehicles parked around a city, using apps to book and unlock them. Zipcar dominated London’s car club market before the US company’s shock decision to pull out in December 2025. That lef
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Exclusive: Data shows buyers are not rushing to get into the market, despite lower prices and less competition Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast First home buyers are starting to step back and investor demand is slumping in all areas except new property, as Australia’s housing market enters a downturn. Research shows the market is transforming, nearly two months on from a third consecutive interest rate rise and sweeping tax reforms. Continue reading...
Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement 8 days after twin quakes AP News Venezuela quake survivor pulled out alive after eight days on BBC Fuel Shortages Stall Venezuela Rescue Efforts as Cranes Sit Idle Bloomberg As Venezuelan morgues fill and the death toll slowly rises, questions remain about how many are truly gone CNN An Aerial View of Disaster at a Venezuela Housing Project The New York Times
The US city is home to about 70,000 Bosnians, the largest diaspora community outside their homeland Mersad Smajic, a St Louis, Missouri, real estate investor and restaurant owner, has been thrilled to see fellow Bosnian immigrants thrive in their new home, which has been especially evident during the World Cup. The midwestern city has about 70,000 Bosnians, most of whom fled the country during its war in the 90s, making it the largest such community outside the Balkan country. Continue reading.
Exclusive: Poll shows policies such as rent control and higher wealth taxes could fend off Reform UK in key seats Andy Burnham is being urged to adopt an “economic populist” approach to combating the cost of living crisis if he becomes prime minister, as a detailed opinion poll shows radical policies could help Labour to retain its majority at the next election. Senior figures advising the Makerfield MP have been circulating a seat-by-seat poll showing Labour’s majority could be demolished at th
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